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Ryan Seacrest confirms return to 'American Idol'

At least one member of the original "American Idol" family will be returning for the show's thirteenth season - Ryan Seacrest.

The host confirmed his return in an interview with "Access Hollywood," saying that the job has been a big part of his life and that he would like stay on as long as they'd like to have him.

Seacrest did not however have an inside scoop about next season's judges. He said that while Keith Urban - the only season 12 judge who hasn't backed out yet - was fantastic on the show, producers have yet to determine what the judges' panel will look like.

Seacrest is the only familiar face returning to "Idol," following the exits of veteran judge Randy Jackson and the show's longtime executive producer Nigel Lythgoe.